• Full time ongoing position
• Salary commensurate with experience, range: $114,166 - $145,301 plus superannuation
• Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging

About the role:

This role is responsible for the management of the Community Legal Centre Funding and Development Program, which has responsibility for the Community Legal Services Program (CLSP), and a small team of staff that help support CLCs meet their obligations under funding agreements.

In this role, you will build the capacity and effectiveness of the CLC sector through collaboration on capacity building activities, service planning and better targeting of funding. You will co-ordinate a range of State Government funding commitments and oversee the development of new funding arrangements.

In addition to this you will implement the reformed CLSP as well as developing and implementing new initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of the CLC sector.

This role is based in Melbourne. However, we will consider flexible work from other metropolitan and regional VLA offices.

About you:

You will have experience in liaising at a senior level within the government sector and working with community legal centres. You will also have the proven ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders to negotiate differing needs and expectations. You will have demonstrated experience in the management and development of funding programs as well as experience in preparing and monitoring data and financial reporting requirements in service agreements.

Crucial to your success in the role is your high-level communication skills to produce clear and well-researched advice and recommendations. You will also lead a small team in delivering high quality outcomes.

About Victoria Legal Aid:

Our vision is for a fair and just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld. With over 800 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. We also provide legal representation to those who need it most.

Employee benefits:

We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements, family friendly policies and opportunities for professional development. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded with a culture that is focused on achieving quality outcomes for disadvantaged Victorians.

How to apply:

Submit a current resume and completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments as a Word document). You must complete the candidate application form to be considered for this role, separate responses to the KSC outlined in the position description are not required. Please also include the contact details of two referees.

To protect your safety and the health and safety of our staff, interviews for this role will take place online. If shortlisted for an interview you will be provided with further information about the process.

For further information review the attached position description or contact Amy Schwebel, Associate Director Sector Engagement and Service Design, CLC Funding and Development on (03) 9280 3933.

No agency applications will be accepted.